Join our small and collegial group of employees and experience the personal gratification that comes from providing essential services and enriching social activities to the seniors of Emmet County. We are currently accepting applications for the following:

Shuttle Bus Driver
Full-Time

Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a friendly and responsible bus driver to operate a 15 passenger, lift-equipped, light-duty cutaway bus or van to specified destinations in Emmet County according to time schedules. Communicate with dispatcher and home base using radio equipment. Our bus riders are seniors or handicapped individuals who are given assistance with packages. Operate lifts, helping those with mobility issues board and disembark safely. Treat clients in a courteous and professional manner. Comply with all traffic regulations. Drive safely in all weather and road conditions. Collect and record bus fares. Inspect vehicles prior to use daily and perform interior bus sanitizing in compliance with our COVID-19 procedures.

This is a full-time job, working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No night, weekend or holiday work required! We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and retirement savings plan with employer match. We also offer employer group health and vision insurance.

High school diploma or GED required. Commercial driver’s license preferred but not required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Clean driving record must be maintained at all times. Must comply with all of FCEC’s COVID-19 policies and procedures.

Home Health Aide/Homemaker
Part-Time

Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a caring, compassionate and reliable Home Health Care Aide/Homemaker who takes pride in providing services for Emmet County seniors. This is a part-time, Monday thru Friday position, 15-24 hours per week. May transition into a 25-34 hours/week position in the future. Work schedule will vary from week to week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No night, weekend or holiday work required!

Duties to include personal care, respite care, light house cleaning and errands. Some prior experience with personal and respite care, as well as reliable transportation, required. CNA certification not required.

We offer excellent pay, paid holidays, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, travel time pay, and retirement savings plan with employer match. High school diploma or GED required. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs., have own vehicle, and pass criminal background check. Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile insurance required. Will follow all FCEC Covid-19 safety, cleaning and PPE protocols (PPE provided by employer).

Volunteer Coordinator for Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Part-Time

We are seeking an organized, professional, personable, and welcoming individual to perform the administrative duties of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) department. These include:

• Scheduling seniors to fill volunteer needs in the community
• Recording their monthly volunteer hours online
• Maintaining accurate information about all the volunteers
• Giving tours of the Petoskey Friendship Center to potential volunteers and providing them with information about FCEC, its programs and services
• Coordinating bus passes for volunteers and processing volunteer mileage reimbursements monthly
• Assisting with special RSVP and FCEC events
• Acting as back-up for reception desk on a regular basis

Must treat all volunteers in a courteous and professional manner and maintain client, volunteer, and FCEC confidentiality. Must comply with all FCEC COVID-19 protocols and policies. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Strong telephone and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher as well as confidence accessing online computer applications), and excellent communication and organizational ability required. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, and be fingerprinted for criminal and other background checks.

Friendship Centers of Emmet County offers a competitive wage, paid holidays, paid time off and retirement savings plan with employer match.

Apply for jobs by sending your resume to [email protected].
FCEC is an equal opportunity employer.